Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Alabama & Georgia

Medical Malpractice Attorneys for Alabama & Georgia

When you or someone you love suffers from harm because of a doctor’s mistake or a healthcare provider’s negligence, you deserve answers–and justice. At Serious Injury Law Group, our experienced medical malpractice lawyers serve clients throughout Alabama and Georgia, helping victims recover the compensation they need to move forward.

We know how deep medical negligence can impact your health, your finances, and your trust in the medical system. Our attorneys take on insurance companies, hospitals, and healthcare corporations, so you can focus on your healing.

With offices in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Atlanta, our team is positioned to serve clients throughout Alabama and Georgia, providing trusted local support when and where you need it most.

Schedule your free consultation today to discuss your case with a medical malpractice attorney who will fight for you.

What Is Considered Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death to a patient. In other words, when a medical professional acts (or fails to act) in a way that another reasonably competent provider would not under the same circumstances, it may be considered negligence.

Because every case is different, determining whether malpractice occurred often requires a detailed review of medical records and expert insight. That’s where a skilled medical malpractice lawyer becomes essential.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence takes many forms. Our attorneys handle cases involving:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, such as failure to identify cancer or heart disease within a reasonable time.
• Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical tools inside a patient, or other critical mistakes.
• Medication errors, like wrong prescriptions, incorrect dosages, or dangerous drug interactions.
• Birth injuries, including harm to a mother or newborn, caused by negligence during labor or delivery.
• Anesthesia errors, such as mistakes that can cause brain damage, cardiac arrest, or even wrongful death.
• Failure to obtain informed consent when a provider performs a procedure without explaining the risks.
• Failure to monitor, such as neglecting to track a patient’s condition or respond to warning signs.

If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, don’t worry. Our team can still evaluate your circumstances and help you understand your legal options.

How to Know If You Have a Case

If you’re unsure whether your experience qualifies as malpractice, our attorneys start by evaluating three key elements:

1. Standard of Care: Was your healthcare provider’s treatment consistent with what another competent professional would have done?
2. Negligence: Did the provider act carelessly or make an avoidable error?
3. Causation and Damages: Did that negligence directly cause your injury, financial loss, or suffering?

If you think you’ve been harmed by medical negligence, don’t wait. Reach out now so our team can begin investigating before crucial evidence is lost.

How Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help

At Serious Injury Law Group, we understand the challenges these cases present, both legally and personally. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience holding negligent doctors, hospitals, and clinics accountable across Alabama and Georgia.

What Our Attorneys Do for You

Our firm takes a comprehensive, results-driven approach to every case. We:

• Investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury
• Gather and analyze medical records, lab results, and documentation
• Consult with independent medical experts to build compelling testimony
• Handle all communications with hospitals, doctors, and insurance carriers
• Calculate both your current and future medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering
• Negotiate firmly for a fair settlement, or litigate your case aggressively in court, if necessary
• Guide you through every step, explaining your rights under Alabama and Georgia law

When you work with us, you’re choosing a team that will handle every aspect of your case. You focus on recovery. We’ll focus on results.

Why Choose Serious Injury Law

Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex personal injury claims, and you need a law firm with the skill, resources, and determination to win.

Clients across the Southeast choose us because:

• We have a proven record of success in high-stakes, complex malpractice cases.
• With offices in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Atlanta, we’re part of the same communities we serve, fighting for justice where it matters most.
• We don’t charge upfront fees. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• We offer personalized support. Our attorneys are compassionate, accessible, and dedicated to client communication.

When your health and future are at stake, you need serious lawyers for serious injuries.

Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases

If medical negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The goal of a malpractice claim is to help restore what was lost financially, physically, and emotionally.

Our goal is to secure the full financial recovery you deserve so you can focus on your health and future. The medical malpractice lawyers at Serious Injury Law Group pursue all forms of damages available under Alabama and Georgia law.

Types of Damages You Can Recover

Depending on the specifics of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses: Past, current, and future treatment costs
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering from physical injury and emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life or diminished quality of life
• Wrongful death benefits, if malpractice led to a loved one’s passing

Every case is unique, and damages can vary widely. Our attorneys will assess your total losses to pursue the maximum possible recovery.

Common Questions About Medical Malpractice

What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver treatment that meets the accepted standard of care, resulting in pain, injury, or death.

How Do I Prove a Medical Malpractice Claim?

You must show that your provider acted negligently, that their actions directly caused your harm, and that you suffered measurable damages. Expert medical testimony is typically required.

How Long Do I Have to File a Malpractice Lawsuit?

While Alabama and Georgia share some similarities, such as a statute of limitations of two years from the date of injury, key differences in each state’s laws can impact your case.

• In Alabama, you may have up to six months after injury discovery to file a lawsuit, provided the injury was not reasonably discoverable within the two-year statute of limitations period. Additionally, Alabama offers an absolute deadline of four years after the error date, regardless of when the error is discovered.
• In Georgia, there is no broad “discovery rule,” and the two-year statute of limitations period begins from the date of harm, regardless of when the patient becomes aware of it. However, if the harm was not reasonably discoverable within that timeframe (such as a piece of medical equipment left inside the patient during surgery that is only discovered during imaging years later), the time frame for filing may be extended. The statute of limitations may also be extended if the healthcare provider intentionally hides their negligence. The time limit to file does not apply for children under 5 years of age. However, once the child turns 5, the 2-year countdown begins.

Since these deadlines can vary, contact a medical malpractice attorney immediately to protect your rights.

Speak With a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

If you believe you’ve been harmed by medical negligence, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. The longer you delay, the harder it can become to gather evidence and build a strong case.

At Serious Injury Law Group, our Alabama and Georgia medical malpractice attorneys are ready to listen, investigate, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

We’ve helped countless families across Alabama and Georgia find closure and justice after medical malpractice, and we’re ready to help you, too. Call 1-855-SERIOUS or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation today.